Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
ADA491
RGB
173, 164, 145
HSL
41, 15%, 62%
HSB
41, 16%, 68%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 32
LAB
68, 1, 11
LCH
68, 11, 85
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 86
XYZ
36, 37, 32
LUV
68, 7, 15
HWB
41, 57%, 32%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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